For the second year in a row, Wayne County Public Schools received notification that all 32 of its schools earned the Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Instruction for their demonstrated military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. This is the second year that WCPS has earned the…… read more »
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WCPS Named Purple Star District For Second Year
City Selects New Travel And Tourism Director
The City of Goldsboro has selected Amanda Justice as the new director of the travel and tourism department. Justice’s start date is February 23. Her salary is $70,000. “We are excited to have Ms. Justice lead our talented Goldsboro and Wayne County travel and tourism team,” City Manager Tim Salmon said. “Her significant tourism and…… read more »
Second Suspect Arrested For 2015 Homicide In Kinston
(GDN) — Kinston Police make another arrest in a 2015 homicide. On Tuesday, the Kinston Police Department obtained a warrant for the charge of Murder on 42-year-old Michael Fisher. He was arrested later in the day and was jailed without bond. Fisher is the second person charged for the murder of Tomothy Nobles on May…… read more »
Goldsboro Fire Department Hopes To Retain Staff, Improve Vehicle Fleet
Goldsboro’s public safety departments are hoping to boost their staffing in 2022. During Tuesday’s city council retreat, Goldsboro Fire Chief Ron Stempien provided an update on his department’s three main concerns: staffing, salaries and apparatus. Stempien says, by the end of this month, the GFD will have lost nine employees since the end of December.…… read more »
GPD Investigating Little Caesar’s Robbery
(GDN) — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a pizza joint. The suspect entered the Little Caesar’s on the 300 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard through the business’s back entrance around 10:30 AM on Friday. The victims told police the suspect held them at gunpoint before making off with cash. No…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Sexually Assaulted Victim At Goldsboro Apartment
(GDN) — In the early morning hours of February 14th, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the reported sexual assault at an apartment at the Legacy at Berkeley Place. A female victim reported she had been sexually assaulted by an acquaintance. Patrol officers secured the scene and the victim was transported to Wayne UNC…… read more »
Law Enforcement From Three Counties Arrest Car Break-In Suspects
(GDN) — Sheriff departments from Lenoir, Wayne and Greene Counties arrested Jamaronte T. Jones, Keith S. Bizzell, Jr. and Makel K. Sutton in connection with numerous vehicle break-ins that happened on January 10th and 11th. Detectives worked together through numerous reports, conducted interviews and identified the suspects in these cases. Authorities say the men have…… read more »
Information Night On Wayne School Of Technical Arts Postponed Until Monday
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Wayne School of Technical Arts Information Night scheduled for this evening (Tuesday, February 22) has been postponed to Monday, February 28, at 6 PM, in the Charles B. Aycock High cafeteria. C.B. Aycock High is hosting the 1st Round NCHSAA 3A State Playoffs tonight.… read more »
Smithfield Foods Hosting Nationwide Hiring Event
(GDN) — The Virginia-based Smithfield Foods, Inc. is offering walk-in interviews on Saturday, February 26 from 9am-3pm. Officials say they are looking to hire at the company’s 35-plus national locations, and provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid vacations, holidays and more. In-demand job openings include production, material handler, animal care, transportation and maintenance technician positions.…… read more »
Driver Charged For High-Speed Crash That Killed One In January
(GDN) — An arrest has been made in a Wayne County traffic crash that left one person dead. The State Highway Patrol Office in Wayne County says 19-year-old Donavan J. Granger of Goldsboro has been charged for the January 25th collision on NC 111 near Daw Pate Road. Granger’s vehicle struck a vehicle driven by…… read more »
